Having just replaced my crank up cables (in case they might be rusted internally), I am wondering why stainless steel cables aren't used. It would seem that they would avoid the latent rust issue. I
That's the problem rick, they would be sized considerably larger. I have never seen SS cables in any professional applications except in the food industry where corrosive wash down equipment is used.
The original version of the military AB-577 crank-up mast used 1/8" stainless steel guy cables. Very nice kit. 73, Dick WC1M _______________________________________________ __________________________
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be rusted internally), I am wondering why stainless steel cables aren't used. It would seem that they would avoid the latent rust issue. I realize that they are not as strong, but they could simply
HI rick, You can order SS cables for Tri-Ex towers from the manufacturer. They are more expensive and they are the next diameter size up from the regular cables. I have SS cables on my LM-470 tower w
be rusted internally), I am wondering why stainless steel cables aren't used. It would seem that they would avoid the latent rust issue. I realize that they are not as strong, but they could simply b
Rick I have an HG52SS in Barbados and I have switched to stainless cables with no issue. The galvanized cables would only last a couple of years before there was enough rust to cause concern. I will